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Hadley Minnesota Community Guide

Situated along MN State Hwy 30 in Murray County, our community
offers a great quality of life. Summit Lake welcomes guests to the
city as one enters from the South off Minnesota State Highway 30.
Hadley's citizens enjoy a great rural lifestyle where everyone helps
one another, they get together for community events, and enjoy the
peace of rural living. Hadley's location offers a great rural life
with additional opportunities for shopping and entertainment near
by. Hadley is just five miles West of Slayton, MN and 22 miles East
of Pipestone, MN. Proximity to regional hubs like Marshall, MN,
Worthington, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD can be reached in drives of
approximately one hour. The economy is largely agriculture based
with many families producing grain crops such as corn, soybeans, and
wheat. In addition, the ag economy is bolstered by livestock
operations and wind energy production. Each summer the community
celebrates America's pastime by supporting the local amateur league
baseball team, The Buttermakers. The baseball field serves as a
community gathering place for friends and family.

Hadley is a city in Murray County, Minnesota.
Minnesota State Highway 30 serves as a main route in the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
of 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2), of which 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2)
is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water. It
has a latitude of 44°00'N and a longitude of 95°51'W. The elevation is
1,706 ft (520 m).

As of the census of 2010, there were 61
people, 32 households, and 20 families residing in the
city. The population density was 217.9 inhabitants per
square mile (84.1/km2). There were 38 housing units at
an average density of 135.7 per square mile (52.4/km2).
The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 32 households of which 12.5% had children
under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married
couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families.
37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and
15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age
or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the
average family size was 2.40.

The median age in the city was 56.2 years. 6.6% of
residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between
the ages of 18 and 24; 13.2% were from 25 to 44; 40.9%
were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or
older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and
54.1% female.

HADLEY,
a city in section 11 of Leeds, has a name that is borne by villages and
townships in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and other states. It
was incorporated as a village on September 1, 1903; it was originally
known as Summit Lake when platted on
October 31, 1879; the name changed to Hadley when its post office was
established in 1880. A number of businesses, including a creamery, a
general store, and an elevator, developed at its early settlement, and
it had a station of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
Railroad.

This year-round lakeside vacation
rental has been providing lodging for groups of up to 12
people since 2012. This beautifully decorated 3100 sq ft
Craftsman with full amenities attract guests from all over
the U.S. to the family-friendly, relaxing and idyllic life
on the prairie in southwestern Minnesota. Canoe, fishing
dock and fire ring provided for guests, as well as laundry,
grill and many other conveniences to make everyone
comfortable.

Open since 2011, Camp Summit offers
convenient access to 81-acre Summit Lake. With seven
spacious sites to accommodate RV's of any size and
electricity, water and sewer at each site, this privately
owned campground was specially designed for campers to
maximize green space and enjoy nature.

Open since 2011, Camp Summit offers
convenient access to 81-acre Summit Lake. With seven
spacious sites to accommodate RV's of any size and
electricity, water and sewer at each site, this privately
owned campground was specially designed for campers to
maximize green space and enjoy nature.

Hadley Steel was
formed in 1974 primarily as a labor force to erect grain
bins and to install drying systems. In 1976 we started
selling grain bins and dryers. In 1980 raw steel sales were
added along with metal fabrication. Through the years, we
have expanded to include more equipment and services. Today
we offer a full line of grain system equipment with service
to back it up. We are one of the few dealers that have their
own people install the systems start to finish.

Hadley Steel has been operating in
Hadley since 1974. This family business provides sales,
construction, and service of grain storage, handling, and
drying systems. In addition they, offer a wide variety of
parts, equipment, and raw materials. Hadley Steel can meet
all of your steel needs including Stainless, Aluminum, and
Galvanized metal.

With 25
years in Real Estate, we have the experience needed to serve
you as a buyer or seller. With many options to show you in
the area, let us help you find the property that's just
right for you. As a licensed Auctioneer since 1987, Dale and
his crew have expertise in many areas and in recent years
Dale has been involved in Auctions all over the United
States. See what we have to offer.

This year-round lakeside vacation
rental has been providing lodging for groups of up to 12
people since 2012. This beautifully decorated 3100 sq ft
Craftsman with full amenities attract guests from all over
the U.S. to the family-friendly, relaxing and idyllic life
on the prairie in southwestern Minnesota. Canoe, fishing
dock and fire ring provided for guests, as well as laundry,
grill and many other conveniences to make everyone
comfortable.

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